https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/28/global-food-system-is-broken-say-worlds-science-academies?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
This article by Damian Carrington mentions many valuable facts about why the global food system and industry is broken but doesn’t really raise any new ideas. The disparity in food access and pricing between countries around the world is something I’ve been exposed to in real time, so i’ve understood the price differences and quality of the food I access and obtain in America, compared to Australia and Indonesia for example. The article was great in maintaining awareness of this subject matter, yet didn’t delve too heavily in ways to fix or restore balance in the global food system until the very end of the article where Carrington mentions growing “crops that are more resilient to climate change, smarter crop rotation, soil protection, precier use of fertilizers and less use of pesticides.” He also mentions how academics support the innovation of laboratory-grown meat and insect-based foods. I believe if Carrington had delved deeper into the ways as society we can help mediate such a broken system, the article would give a stronger response and call to action, rather than just mentioning something many of us had already assumed is the truth; that western countries waste too much food and less fortunate countries have access to less food. The mention of alternative protein sources like lab grown meat and insect based foods is an extremely important point and should’ve been expanded upon further. As having eaten both crickets on my waffles and the impossible burger, I can wholeheartedly say that if these products were more accessible and readily available to purchase, I’d often find myself substituting my usual meat purchases with these alternatives. Focus on raising awareness of these protein alternatives should be a priority in the transformation of a more sustainable and food balanced world, as these are changes that can easily be adjusted and utilized in an average persons life and it’s a fix that doesn’t deal with politics, consumerism or major food community issues.